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Exhibitors Assess CMM 2005

Published: May 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Many exhibitors at CMM 2005 reported quality leads and marketing opportunities throughout the show. Early registration for the 2007 show in Rosemont, IL, already is underway.

W&H Orders at an Unprecedented High

Published: May 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
New North American orders for W&H Corp. equipment have exceed $75 million over the last three months, the highest order entry period in the U.S. subsidiary’s history.

CPP Expo 2005 Hosts Meetings

Published: May 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
CPP Expo 2005 will host seven trade associations’ annual meetings and events.

Nipson and Pitman Announce Distributor Agreement

Published: May 01, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Nipson America announces a distributor agreement with Pitman Co. that establishes Nipson as Pitman’s digital printing manufacturer of choice for commercial printers, packaging companies, and converters.

Bomar Appoints West Coast Sales Rep

Published: May 01, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Bomar Specialties Co. has announced an agreement with Dorsett & Jackson to represent Bomar’s UV/EB cure oligomers in the Western US.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
The role of an uneven temperature distribution at the flat die inlet on the die performance; trends in packaging—a challenge for adhesives development; razor, crush, and shear slitting principles: advantages and disadvantages for film and foil applications; and web spreading.

E-Waste Legislation

Published: April 30, 2005, By Sheila A. Millar Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
In response to concerns over the environmentally sound disposal of an increasing quantity of cathode ray tube (CRT) devices, which contain lead and other heavy metals considered hazardous materials by the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California has passed an innovative electronic waste recycling law.

On the Move...

Published: April 30, 2005, By PFFC staff
News from: CDR Pigments & Dispersions, Pace Systems Group, Dyna-Tech, NPE 2006, Ashton Potter, Fort Dearborn Co., Harper Corp. of America, Anderson & Vreeland, Sun Chemical, Kohl & Madden, INX Intl., ITW Richmond Technology, Control Instruments Corp., Moscow State Univ. of the Printing Arts, and Brown Machine.

Introduction to Roll Handling

Published: April 30, 2005, By Jeff Damour, Converter Accessory Corp.

Proper roll handling methods are required to ensure plant personnel safety and to minimize losses associated with roll damage.

The Board Identity

Published: April 30, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Publisher
Members of the Paperboard Packaging Council convened once again for the association’s annual spring meeting.

Under the Hood

Published: April 30, 2005, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
To the automotive industry, a label isn’t just a label, it’s a "part," and it can be just as important as a mechanical or electronic component in the vehicles they manufacture.

May 1, 2005

Published: April 30, 2005

Tech Specs

Published: April 30, 2005, By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Is there a shiny new flexo press in your future? Then go ahead and drool. Here’s a sample of what’s waiting for you.

Materials

Published: April 30, 2005, By PFFC staff
New products from: Appleton, ANI Printing Inks, ADM Tronics Unlimited, Smart Papers, MPI Technologies, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ExxonMobil Chemical Co., National Adhesives, Dow Corning Corp., and DuPont Teijin Films.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: April 30, 2005, By PFFC staff
New products from: Gidue, Enercon, Ashe Converting Equipment, Primera Technologies, and CTC Intl.

Double Up!

Published: April 30, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
When PFFC first interviewed Tufco Technologies in February 2003, it was at a period of significant growth and investment for the company. Time has not slowed progress at this enterprising Wisconsin-based converter.

Converting Industry News

Published: April 30, 2005, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
News from: Intelicoat Technolgies, AIMCAL, International Paper, Martin Automatic, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Maxson Automatic Machinery, Neenah Paper, PRP Flexo, Sherwood Technology, Expo Pack Mexico, CMM Intl., NPE, PLGA, ITW, Vacumet, Prepress Training Solution, INDA, and EDANA.

Flexo Goes to Florida

Published: April 30, 2005, By Deborah Donberg & Nsenga Thompson, Editorial Staff
The 2005 Annual Forum of the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA), held March 20-23 at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, got down to business.

A Look at Laminating Inks

Published: April 30, 2005, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
Packaging inks come in all shapes and sizes and usually must meet unique performance requirements.

Drawing Conclusions: Part 1

Published: April 30, 2005, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
In planning the tension control for any web line, there are only three options: tension control, torque control, and draw control. Between any two rollers or rolls controlled by a motor, brake, or clutch, you have to select one of these three choices.

Smaller CMM Reflects Industry

Published: April 30, 2005, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
The long-awaited CMM Show took place April 18–21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. One can’t help noticing the show, which is staged every other year, is morphing into a different animal—a smaller one for the most part.

Preparation=Die-Cutting Success

Published: April 30, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
When it comes to selecting a die-cutting solution, poor planning is a trap you don’t want to fall into.

Reporter Clips

Published: April 30, 2005, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: MACtac, label converters at TLMI, and Mesirow Financial.

New Products

Published: April 30, 2005, By PFFC staff
New products from: SKF USA, Independent Machine Co., PCMC, Maxson Automatic, Convertech, PAD Peripheral Advanced Design, Bodine Electronic Co., Nireco America Corp., Zimmer Industries, Ion Industrial, Bunting Magnetics, AB Graphic Intl., Macro Engineering & Technology, Creo and Testing Machines.

Executive Outlook and Online Registration at Print & Converting 05

Published: April 28, 2005, By pffc-online.com
At Print & Converting 05, the Executive Outlook Conference will focus on survival issues for the print industry.

Chromalox Partners with Ohmcraft

Published: April 28, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Chromalox has announced a partnership with Ohmcraft to provide Thick Film heating capability. The agreement names Chromalox as the exclusive seller and Ohmcraft as the exclusive manufacturer of Thick Film Heating products and solutions.

Metso Licenses Valco Glue-Assited Turn-Up Patents

Published: April 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Metso Paper, Tissue Business Line, has entered into a license agreement with Valco Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. The agreement enables Valco Cincinnati to market, manufacture and deliver Metso Paper's tissue turn-up system to the global market.

Harper Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Flexo Training

Published: April 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Harper Corporation of America is marking the completion of the first year of its "Basics of Flexo" class. With a format that includes both lectures and hands-on training, the class covers the entire flexography process, from pre-press through cleaning the press at the end of a run.

Ashe Chinese Exports Raise

Published: April 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Ashe Converting Equipment has sold 21 machines to China, primarily standard and bespoke Sapphire slitters, but also several rewinder machines and a Jade primary film slitter.

Phoenix Foundation Addresses ICPF's CorrAlliance

Published: April 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Bettylyn Krafft, chairman of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation, addressed the Intl. Corrugated Packaging Foundation's (ICPF) CorrAlliance Partners.

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